plaid

adjective

Definition of plaidnext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of plaid Rather, this is a working man in a plaid shirt and denim. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Up until now, Rodrigo’s style reflected that musical predilection, with the singer’s rotation of plaid miniskirts and platform boots often landing as a hybrid mix between Gwen Stefani and Cher Horowitz. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a Black man last seen wearing a plaid shirt, black pants, a black hat and tan sneakers. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Round 4, and the winner will be handed the plaid jacket on Sunday afternoon. — Mac Engel may 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026 Unfortunately, the field strength doesn't match the prestige of winning the plaid jacket at Colonial. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. patterned
  4. dotted
  5. garish
Adjective
  • For a pop of color, tie a striped scarf around your waist as a cummerbund.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • Porbeagle sharks — which stick around the Bay State all year — have been spotted several times in the last week chomping on striped bass that fishermen caught.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Phoebe’s energy carries through its wood panel walls, diner-style barstools and checkered floors.
    — Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Definition of checkered
Adjective
  • Tuxedo cats have a black and white patterned coat, which is caused by a piebald or white-spotting gene.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Brown accessorized with stiletto sandals, tiny gold hoops, and a patterned headscarf, wearing her brunette waves loose.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of patterned
Adjective
  • But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of dotted
Adjective
  • If a Piña Colada is a Hawaiian shirt, garish and lurid, then the Coco de Agua is a white linen suit—still rum, lime, and coconut, but clean and fitted.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
  • And yes, the bottles are kind of garish, but don’t judge a fragrance based on its packaging!
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 24 June 2026
Definition of garish

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